Planning Ahead
By Matthew Jaster, Senior Editor
Navigating Clutch/Brake Operation in Harsh Environmental Conditions: Chemicals, saltwater, food particles, heat, dust, and electrical corrosion are just a few of the many issues that can cause clutches and brakes to fail prematurely.
For Dependable Performance and Value Specify QBC Bearings
QBC is an authorized stocking distributor of the world’s largest bearings and linear motion products manufacturers. Choose from a large inventory of sizes and styles; also relubing services are available on premises in a Certified Class 1000 Clean Room. For quick global sourcing and custom bearings and shafting contact QBC.
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Electromagnetic Particle Brakes & Clutches
Whether you are looking for an electromagnetic braking system, a magnetic brake, particle brake, electromagnetic powder brakes, clutches and torque limiters, electro-magnetic clutches, or more, Andantex USA offers the complete line of Merobel™ high quality brakes and clutches. In addition to our web tension controllers and electronics, sensors and transducers.
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Advanced Bearing Solutions for the Wind Industry
Efficient power generation from wind turbines demands high performance from bearings used in the turbine drivetrain and generator. Under adverse and changing conditions, NSK performs with robust resistance to seizure, wear, and unique challenges such as white etching cracks (WEC) to deliver solutions for a reliable and sustainable operating life.
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